Does anyone know if there are regulations for mailboxs? Today my husband was approached by our mail lady. She told him that our block has too many stairs and that we are required to have our mailbox mounted to our wrought iron fence instead of our house. Just wondering if anyone has heard of this or anything similar to this. I found some regulations on the usps website but nothing to answer my question. My mailbox is easily accessible, it just located on my front porch up 8 steps.

Here are two maps I have generated from satellite and city data showing the extent and location of the tree canopy in Logan Square as well as the approximate locations and density of treated ash trees. The ashes are not likely to be around too much longer, I know many were recently removed from Palmer Square. The canopy map is based on data from 2011 so some things have changed already but I hope this helps someone with planning. We...

Here are two maps I have generated from satellite and city data showing the extent and location of the tree canopy in Logan Square as well as the approximate locations and density of treated ash trees. The ashes are not likely to be around too much longer, I know many were recently removed from Palmer Square. The canopy map is based on data from 2011 so some things have changed already but I hope this helps someone with planning. We are planting a few more trees on our property this year after seeing this. You can also request a tree for your parkway or nearby if you don't have one here: https://servicerequest.cityofchicago.org/web_intake_chic/Controller?op=locform&invSRType=SED&invSRDesc=Tree%20Planting&locreq=N&stnumreqd=N

Thanks, Mike. We're not concerned about the late blooming; we're accustomed to that. Late in the season the leaves get sticky and sooty-looking. Somebody explained the likely issue to me once. If I remember correctly, there's some kind of pest that produces waste that then becomes moldy or mildewy and creates the sooty effect. I was hoping tree fertilizer would give the tree an extra boost to help it cope.

@Betsy You are certainly entitled to your opinions but that does not make them "correct." Forests survive pretty well having trees planted in their so called "root zone." The current method of lining up trees like soldiers spread far apart, like they did at Holstein Park, is unnatural and looks...

@Betsy You are certainly entitled to your opinions but that does not make them "correct." Forests survive pretty well having trees planted in their so called "root zone." The current method of lining up trees like soldiers spread far apart, like they did at Holstein Park, is unnatural and looks tacky and suburban. If you need a backhoe to plant a tree you're doing it wrong. I counted three dead trees at Holstein already which will need replanting. Kaching for whoever landed that city contract.

You can obviously pick and choose what kind of sapling to plant so not sure what point you're trying to make with that comment.

We are thinking of moving to the area (near Armitage and Cicero). Would you recommend the neighborhood? Look elsewhere? Just trying to see what the residents think about the safety and crime around there. Thanks!

Anybody hear these last night? Sounded like two rounds of approximately 10 shots a piece that occurred around midnight. I could hear them quite clearly from Keeler Ave. Does anyone have any information on it?

LOGAN SQUARE - Plans to convert the Grace's Furniture building into a boutique hotel are moving forward. Not only did scaffolding recently go up, but also the developers and local leaders, including Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th), intend to host a community meeting on the project in early June, according to a flier that has not been made public yet that includes a final rendering.

The following video portrays the true situation that 30th Ward residents live under Ald. Ariel Reboyras. An ineffective, lazy alderman who has repeatedly denied the existence of the increase in crime in the area. He can doubt no more of the terrible job he has done since 2003. Chopin Park is literally next to St. Ladislaus Parish, and formerly St. Ladislaus Elementary School until it closed in 2014- due to low enrollment, which isn't a surprise. Who will send their...

The following video portrays the true situation that 30th Ward residents live under Ald. Ariel Reboyras. An ineffective, lazy alderman who has repeatedly denied the existence of the increase in crime in the area. He can doubt no more of the terrible job he has done since 2003. Chopin Park is literally next to St. Ladislaus Parish, and formerly St. Ladislaus Elementary School until it closed in 2014- due to low enrollment, which isn't a surprise. Who will send their child to a school in an area that has clearly been neglected. And not to digress, but Notre Dame High School for Girls, which was also in the 30th Ward closed because of Ald. Reboyras' policies as well. Higher taxation and higher crime don't translate into higher enrollment into these neighborhood schools. Watch St. Patrick High School to follow the same fate if Ariel Reboyras gets re-elected to four more years in 2019. ‪

The following video portrays the true situation that 30th Ward residents live under Ald. Ariel Reboyras. An ineffective, lazy alderman who has repeatedly denied the existence of the increase in crime in the area. He can doubt no more of the terrible job he has done since 2003.

Your post is almost two years old and shows today 2018 Ald. Reboyras is an out of touch, in over his head, rubberstamp Alderman. He supports Rahm Emanuel almost 100% of the time. The guy is soft on crime and he's the Chairman of Public Safety! If he can't take care of his own "home" neighborhood, he definitely can't take care of the whole city.I will work precincts yo get people to vote him out!

We are a small import company who would like to expand into distribution. All we need is space in a certified warehouse. We don't need much space as we are a small company and this is mostly just for licensing purposes.

You might look at The Plant - it's a shared warehouse space. It may not be for you because they do have a lot of expectations about sustainability, etc., but it might be worth looking into: http://plantchicago.org/

I’ve just moved here, near Pulaski and Fullerton. I work a late second shift job and since the weathers been nice I leave my windows open. I come home, shower, make dinner.

Always always always around 3-4am I hear gunshots ring out in the near distance. Almost on a nightly basis. Is this common in the neighborhood? Will it get worse as the summer months start to come? I was eating lunch last Saturday and heard the shots...

I’ve just moved here, near Pulaski and Fullerton. I work a late second shift job and since the weathers been nice I leave my windows open. I come home, shower, make dinner.

Always always always around 3-4am I hear gunshots ring out in the near distance. Almost on a nightly basis. Is this common in the neighborhood? Will it get worse as the summer months start to come? I was eating lunch last Saturday and heard the shots ring out down the block from me, very close.

Police are pretty negligent in this district yeah? I keep reading how bad they are and I haven’t seen any crime reports for shootings around my area. Just curious, stuck in a year lease so I just want to make the best of it.

And if police go under cover or act like they are residents of a neighborhood that is terrorized by gang activities and these officers make arrests you have lawyers who will represent the suspects and go before a judge and proclaim that this is a form of entrapment the judge then buys into it and the bangers that were arrested are right back out on the street and this is justice.

LOGAN SQUARE - Plans to convert the Grace's Furniture building into a boutique hotel are moving forward. Not only did scaffolding recently go up, but also the developers and local leaders, including Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th), intend to host a community meeting on the project in early June, according to a flier that has not been made public yet that includes a final rendering.

Hello-I am interested in using the product below in part of my yard that has turns into a swamp when it rains. Has anyone used this product or can recommend someone that could install it for me? Also, has anyone had success with another product that lets rain drain through?

I found a jack russell terrier shivering in the corner of a doorway this morning around 8AM. He was scared and shivering. Was clean and had good teeth and grooming. Definitely a young dog. And he is not microchipped.

Please contact me if you’ve lost your dog with details and proof of ownership.

In Chicago, stray and lost pets are impounded at two main locations:City of Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC) – 2741 S. Western Ave, 312-747-1406Animal Welfare League – 6224 S. Wabash Ave, 773-667-0088These shelters are...

In Chicago, stray and lost pets are impounded at two main locations:City of Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC) – 2741 S. Western Ave, 312-747-1406Animal Welfare League – 6224 S. Wabash Ave, 773-667-0088These shelters are open seven days-a-week and accept strays. If you need a stray animal picked up, call 311 for assistance. If you take the animal to CACC, please call PAWS Chicago at 773-475-9462 with the intake number and we will try to take the pet into our adoption program. Please note, we cannot guarantee that we will bring the animal to PAWS as our intake is determined, based on our existing population and number of adoptions.

Hi, neighbors! We sustained water damage from the heavy snow and a bad roof over the winter. We're just about done with our roof repairs. (Thanks to all the great recommendations on here, we went with Nyberg Exteriors and have been pleased with their service and professionalism.) Now that the roof is fixed, we need to get the interior drywall on a few ceilings and walls repaired/replaced and painted. Any recommendations from good, honest contractors (who are licensed and bonded)? We haven't been impressed with the ones recommended by our insurance company. Many thanks in advance!

HumBo, I am looking for a guy to do some drywall work. In fact I emailed Slobo this morning, sounds like that wont work for me.However, Leo sounds like he could potentially be an option. Just wondering if he has a business website or anything. I like to do some digging around before cold calling. Did he have a business name?

awww. i hoped so much that it wasn't a scam, but it was. two days before xmas, frantic woman in a van, waves me over (i am gassing up at opposite pump) 'do you speak english?" yes. "thank god." story about dying dad in hospital, tank on e, needs gas, let me take your number and i'll pay you back. blah blah blah. i swiped my card for her on the pump and left. i knew it was probably a...

awww. i hoped so much that it wasn't a scam, but it was. two days before xmas, frantic woman in a van, waves me over (i am gassing up at opposite pump) 'do you speak english?" yes. "thank god." story about dying dad in hospital, tank on e, needs gas, let me take your number and i'll pay you back. blah blah blah. i swiped my card for her on the pump and left. i knew it was probably a scam. thought, if she just charges the 30 bucks she really needs to get somewhere, it's legit. if she fills it up to 60, it's a scam. well, charge card showed 59 bucks. tonight, day after new years day, another woman (different, yet could have been the first one's mom- both were equally frantic and articulate...i admire their rehearsal skills if nothing else)in a suv waves me over (i'm on foot this time, but same gas station at calf and armitage.) "do you speak english -- thank god." same EXACT script. her mother's in northwestern, card is over-extended, blah blah blah. i guess word got around that it worked, so the scammers are working it. so adjust your need to respond (if any) accordingly. (by the way, i gave the second scammer the loose bills in my purse. it's a REALLY cold day, and she took the time to give me an education. that's always appreciated.)

Hello! My husband and I are seeking a sitter for our two daughters, a 4 year-old and 1 year-old. Ideally, our sitter would be able to work 8-10 hours per week; preferred days are Wednesdays and then either Tuesday or Thursday, timeframe flexibly around 3-7PM. Any reccomendayions would be awesome. Summer only need not apply. 15/hr.

My name is Jasmine. I am 22 years old and currently a student making my way up to become a Nurse. ☺️ I live in the Logan Square area. I have a car so I am comfortable with driving wherever you need me to be! I have 5 years experience...

My name is Jasmine. I am 22 years old and currently a student making my way up to become a Nurse. ☺️ I live in the Logan Square area. I have a car so I am comfortable with driving wherever you need me to be! I have 5 years experience as a nanny for all ages! I’m very creative, I love to teach and create fun activities for the kids to do during free time. I’m very open to trying new things, and a very quick learner! I’m also bilingual. Please feel free to contact me by email Jazzymariexc@yahoo.com or contact me through here. Can start anytime, Thank you!

I'm located at the 2800 block of Lowell. There had been stuff going on, on our block that was never an issue before. But I do not see an increase in police presence. Last week my neighbors tires were slashed, there's noise of shootings on the weekends and yesterday some idiot set fire to some trash cans in our alley. One of the garbage cans caught fire very quick and spread to our garage. Luckily our neighor caught it and...

I'm located at the 2800 block of Lowell. There had been stuff going on, on our block that was never an issue before. But I do not see an increase in police presence. Last week my neighbors tires were slashed, there's noise of shootings on the weekends and yesterday some idiot set fire to some trash cans in our alley. One of the garbage cans caught fire very quick and spread to our garage. Luckily our neighor caught it and put it out before the fire department arrived. We do have damage to the corner of our garage but it could have been so much worse, since our car was parked in the garage. My husband and I are the new Block Captains and I will be speaking with our Alderman about this. I just hope people are aware of the changes going on and they are calling 911 and reporting things they see. We have to stand together as a community or it will get worse.

I keep hearing at least a drummer playing somewhere outdoors. I live near the square, but it’s always late so I admittedly haven’t gone over there to look for myself. Does anyone know what’s going on with that? I don’t recall it happening last year.

Please e-mail (klh@mindspring.com) if interested. Once you plant it, it is yours for a long time..and the leaves are tall and nice ....and you can dig it and leave part of the root in the ground and it will come back.

Hi NW...I don't have rabbits by me (feral cats and lots of backyard dogs..) and the leaves actually smell a little like strong horseradish (well, to me..) -they sure are attractive....so wish I could answer. But you are welcome to try it...(unless these plants would deter the rabbits from he other tasty ones.....just a thought...)

A site that lists "safe" things to feed captive rabbits included horseradish. Thinking horseradish may require less watering than turnips. Glad you posted and made me hunt-down more info.No pesticides in decades here; never will. Neighborhood feral cat is too old and slow to actually nab a rabbit ... saw two hawks fail vs bunny last Spring (yay).

One of my friends was able to bring her turtle to the Garfield Park Conservatory to live the rest of it's life with other turtles among the plants. Might be worth contacting them or other conservatories in the area to see if they would take another one. If you do choose to adopt it out to someone please make sure it's someone who knows what they are doing and will care for it well. Sometimes it's hard to tell through the internet if that's going to be the case.

Hello,I am looking for bounce houses for an event this Friday at an elementary school for a few hours during the day. If anyone knows a company or person willing to donate a bounce house or 2 for a few hours please let me know! They will get a donation form in return. Does anyone know of any or who i can contrat?Also, the school is open to any other donations.Thank you!!!

Hi neighbors. Please share and donate if you can. My friend rescued three injured community cats in Hermosa and is raising funds for their treatments. She does a ton of volunteer cat rescue work and could use some funding. Thanks!

Three male cats were seen limping badly in the Hermosa neighborhood. My friends and I were asked to check it out. We trapped the three and discovered they all had wounded paws and/or legs, possibly from fighting. Their wounds were infected and the vet thought at least one might need to have his l...

Fellow EveryBlockers, can anyone recommend someone to handle painting and possibly a few repairs for a painted porch? I have a single family home and need a professional to repaint and possibly a replace a bit of the front porch, e.g., spindles. Recommendations of any professionals you have worked with will be much appreciated.

Hi there Megan,Peralta was a no go for us. Canceled on coming to quote twice before making it out and when finally did send a quote, it was more than 6 weeks later. I used Roberto Brass. ‭(779) 233-7830‬. Painting, repair, sod. He’s very reasonable in price too. Best of luck!

First look at two-tower plan for Spire site: 'There will not be a shot of Chicago that doesn't have these buildings in them'

More than three years after taking title to the land where the audacious Chicago Spire was once envisioned, and more than two years after soliciting designs from a half-dozen architecture firms, Related Midwest on Tuesday unveiled a bold plan for the waterfront site.

Friends and neighbors, I'd like to bring a bit of attention to this Go Fund Me campaign for one of our lower income neighbors on the 1800 block of N. Talman who is raising funds to get respite care for her disabled son.

They are super sweet people, and I hope that we can help them out. Thank you for your time and consideration!

Click here to support LUIS MAYOR Will be staying at organized by Ebodio Lagunas

Good day to all my name is CYNTHIA GARZA mother of LUIS MAYOR we need to raise $800.00 dollars for my son LUIS MAYOR to stay at MISERCODIA NURSING HOME FIR RESPITE. LUIS MAYOR IS 29 YEARS OLD AND HAS A MIND OF A 8 MONTH BABY DUE TO HIS CEREBRAL PALSY HE WAS BORN WITH THIS CONDI...

Someone just came to my door claiming to be from Star Energy Partners. They had a whole shpiel about switching over, getting all green energy, paying half on my bill and not paying for coal fees. I told them to please come back another time, did a quick google search and saw that it is most likely a scam. You can read more about it at the links below. Basically, if anybody comes door-to-door trying to get you to switch your energy service DO NOT SIGN UP without doing your research first.

I get a call on my cell telling me congratulations l have been selected for a free trial offer that will lower my electric bill by up to 50per cent per month .l never let it get any further and l hang up.This call is not a real person calling but a computerized auto dialer doing this.l once tried calling the phone number it comes from on my caller I D but get the old the number cannot be reached routine.Definitely be aware of these scammers

Also phone scam local #. You answer with. "Hello ?" They say" can you hear me ?" HANG UP !IF YOU SAY " YES"They will use your voice recorded to say you verbally agreed to a contract. That you know nothing about.It happened to me .I...

Also phone scam local #. You answer with. "Hello ?" They say" can you hear me ?" HANG UP !IF YOU SAY " YES"They will use your voice recorded to say you verbally agreed to a contract. That you know nothing about.It happened to me .I got a watch I didnt order for 3 monthsin a row and a bill for the watch of the month club it was going to cost me $1425.00 !!Thank god it was my niece who is 10 answering for me.BEWARE !!

Calling artsy-craftsy people! We need handmade items to sell at our annual Kitty Summer Social http://hhforcats.org/kitty-summer-social . Do you or someone you know make something awesome? We’d love to feature your jewelry, artwork, home goods, beauty/skin care, clothing, wood or paper goods, and gardening items at our fundraiser. It’s a chance to showcase your talents and help the cats of Harmony House!Email kelly@hhforcats.org by May 20th if you have items to donate. You can mail/ship them to the shelter:...

Calling artsy-craftsy people! We need handmade items to sell at our annual Kitty Summer Social http://hhforcats.org/kitty-summer-social . Do you or someone you know make something awesome? We’d love to feature your jewelry, artwork, home goods, beauty/skin care, clothing, wood or paper goods, and gardening items at our fundraiser. It’s a chance to showcase your talents and help the cats of Harmony House!Email kelly@hhforcats.org by May 20th if you have items to donate. You can mail/ship them to the shelter:Harmony House for Cats2914 N. Elston AveChicago, IL 60618Attn: KSSYou can also drop off your items seven days a week 10am – 3pm. Please make sure all boxes/bags are marked “For KSS”.Everything needs to be received at Harmony House no later than Sunday June 3rd. All proceeds from the sale of items go towards the care of the Harmony House cats.

I know there have been other threads but I wonder if this is 'specific'. (And I might need the whole roof 'treated' as well where they 'paint' the total-don't know what it is called.Thanks for your help!

LG, try contacting EB to inform them using the "Feedback and support" feature on the bottom of this page. Seems that did the trick in the past. (I'm still getting mine w/o incident since my own issues 16 months ago.)

Hi all, my hot water heater has been kind enough to warn me it's about to go. Got a quote for an EB-recommended plumber of $1500 for a 40g gas tank (another $460 to add on a booster valve, which I'm considering). Replacing valves but no need to move gas lines and we can use the existing venting - it is in a tight-fit area. Never done this before, sound about right? Not sure I have time to shop around....this is for a condo I will probably stay in another 2-5 years.

For appliances, I look at the consumer reports recommended, find the best price online, and find someone to match the price. If they carry the item, Best Buy will always match an online delivered price

Krisi N. If you stream Netflix, "Love Your Garden" and "Big Dreams Small Spaces" are a couple shows that might inspire & inform on the subject. We had a crew redo a small garden (14x30), reused existing plants and installed a handful of new. It was a full day of manual labor and it ran $1300.

Neighbors - A few days ago a guy was walking his dog, ear buds in and texting, oblivious to anyone around him. He took the corner and was within a few feet of initiating a huge dog fight as his dog is reactive to other dogs. And what if this happened with a parent who had a child with them? A child could have easily gotten caught up in an altercation and seriously hurt. Outside of this dog owners bad...

Neighbors - A few days ago a guy was walking his dog, ear buds in and texting, oblivious to anyone around him. He took the corner and was within a few feet of initiating a huge dog fight as his dog is reactive to other dogs. And what if this happened with a parent who had a child with them? A child could have easily gotten caught up in an altercation and seriously hurt. Outside of this dog owners bad judgement...this is city living...please be aware of your surroundings at all times. My attempted mugging in LS was in total daylight, mid afternoon. Had I had buds in or was texting I would not have been aware of the man about to jump me and been able to quickly take evasive action. Be careful out there, be considerate of others, pay attention, remind your friends, take care of each other.

As a pet care and education provider, this is a huge pet peeve of mine (pun intended). There are so many dog walkers out there with headphones on, staring at their phones. Not only is it terrible for dog owners to do this, but if you're being paid to care...

As a pet care and education provider, this is a huge pet peeve of mine (pun intended). There are so many dog walkers out there with headphones on, staring at their phones. Not only is it terrible for dog owners to do this, but if you're being paid to care for someone else's dog, pay attention! I don't ever wear an ear piece or use my phone when I'm caring for clients' pets. You have to be on the look out for other dogs, cats, cars, bikes, skateboards, food on the ground, etc.... Keeping your dog safe has to be the top priority.

Hi! Can anyone recommend a good pest exterminator for an (old) 8 unit building? Some of us have ants in our units. We used terminix in the past but weren’t happy (they just sprayed around the edges...didn’t really look into the source of the ant problem). Thanks so much!!

i used logan square pest control once - very honest, they told me I didn't have a problem and didn't charge for showing up. I highly advise against orkin and terminix, it seems they're only concerned about snagging you as a contractual customer through hype (i called orkin once to...

i used logan square pest control once - very honest, they told me I didn't have a problem and didn't charge for showing up. I highly advise against orkin and terminix, it seems they're only concerned about snagging you as a contractual customer through hype (i called orkin once to describe a bug and I got a fast-talking saleperson advising me about what i needed Orkin to do to control my "roach infestation" without ever having seen my place - it was a freaking cricket). do you know what kind of ants you have? usually they are pretty easy to get rid of....unless they are carpenter ants (will find these under sinks/in the bathroom and may have wings). borax works great for all kinds of bugs and I've had luck with Terro products as well. Sweet ants usually don't require professional pest control and carpenter ants usually get in via a tree near/tangent to the house and usually also mean there is water damage somewhere in the building. they can do as much damage as termites. good luck!

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